“Won't” or “Wont”—Which to use?

“Won't” or “Wont”

Overview

won't / wont are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

won't: NA

wont: NA

Pronunciation

won't: w·OW·n·t

wont: w·OW·n·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “won't”

…those games down on the floor.
…"I Won't Let You Walk Away".
…to fill the giant Indian trophy.
…a prospective passenger hails the marshrutka.
…easier to follow for the reader.
…one feel that it is heavy.
…won't write me one like that?'
…won't think skiing is too cold."
It won't do any good.
…guard rail won't cause a scratch.

Examples of “wont”

…those games down on the floor.
…"I Won't Let You Walk Away".
…to fill the giant Indian trophy.
…a prospective passenger hails the marshrutka.
…easier to follow for the reader.
…one feel that it is heavy.
…won't write me one like that?'
…won't think skiing is too cold."
It won't do any good.
…guard rail won't cause a scratch.

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